CVE-2018-12073

Description

An issue was discovered on Eminent EM4544 9.10 devices. The device does not require the user's current password to set a new one within the web interface. Therefore, it is possible to exploit this issue (e.g., in combination with a successful XSS, or at an unattended workstation) to change the admin password to an attacker-chosen value without knowing the current password.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.14%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://gist.github.com/freetom/2a446a226d0e98807c8b0c1111ef2def third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12073?
CVE-2018-12073 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-12073?
To fix CVE-2018-12073, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-12073 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-12073 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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